Diane Samu

Class:Senior

Hometown:Knoxville, Tenn.

High School:Farragut H.S.

Height:6-0

Position:Rower

Birthdate:08/09/1984

COACH GLENN ON SAMU

"Diane brings solid work ethic every day. Because of this, she has made the transition from novice to varsity quite well. This winter, I anticipate significant improvement from Diane. As she trains and accumulates experience, she will trust herself more. This winter will allow Diane to be not only a hard worker but a smoother contributor as well. I think this will be a rewarding transition for her."

AT TENNESSEE

FALL 2003: Opened the season by teaming with Amy McCormick to finish sixth in the Championship 2- at the Chattanooga Head Race...Member of the Championship 8+ crew that earned bronze at the Head of the Tennessee...Also notched a sixth-place effort in the Open 2- at the same regatta...

2002-03: Had a busy and successful campaign as a freshman...Competed in three races in the fall, all with the Novice 8+...Fall season was highlighted by a second-place showing at the Head of the Tennessee...Sped out of the gates quickly in the spring, as her boats won the first three races in which they competed...Claimed top honors with the Novice 8+ shell in the Grand Final of the George Washington Crew Classic and versus Minnesota...Aided another first-place UT showing with the Novice 4+ boat against Louisville...Following a runner-up performance in the Novice 8+ Grand Final at the Southern Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championships, her squad captured gold in the Clemson Classic...Recognized for her academic success by being named to the Lady Vol Honor Roll...

PERSONAL HIGHLIGHTS

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Farragut H.S. in 2002...Was a member of the National Honor Society and claimed Who's Who recognition...Also active with the Girls' League and Key Club...

PERSONAL: Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences...Enjoys playing softball, hiking, reading and is a self-described fashion and decorating enthusiast...Diane Samu was born on Aug. 9, 1984, in Niles, Ohio...She has one sister, Nicole, 21...Her parents are Linda and Joseph Samu.